Job summary
Registered Nurse Associate - Outpatient Department, South Bristol Community Hospital
As a registered nurse associate in Outpatients SBCH (South Bristol Community Hospital), you will be expected to work across the various clinics, including working in our day case infusion unit where we provide infusions for patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
We are a nurse led unit, and we strive to provide an exceptional level of patient care and a positive patient experience for all our patients.
Applications open to Registered Nurse Associates with current NMC registration and with evidence of level 5 foundation degree level.
Being part of our small team, you will need to work flexibly across the operational hours (currently Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm). We are looking for a motivated individual, who will work well within a team and autonomously within their scope of practice. Positive attitude and willingness to embrace change are key values within the nursing team.
Main duties of the job
Being an active and engaged member of the nursing team supporting the delivery of direct patient care across all the various outpatient clinics.
Undertaking a range of clinical skills within professional scope of practice, including being proficient at undertaking the following: nursing assessments, vital observations, ECGs, phlebotomy, medication management, administering injections, and cannulation.
The outpatient department has close working relationships with the other care providers on site and we benefit from having a bright, modern building with good facilities and parking available on site.
The role of the Nursing Associate is to work with the multi professional team and the Registered Nurse to contribute towards the assessment, delivery and monitoring of clinical care in line with service and patient needs, as agreed with supervising clinicians.
You will undertake direct patient care across all the various outpatient clinics. You will undertake a range of clinical skills within professional scope of practice, including being proficient at undertaking the following: nursing assessments, vital observations, ECGs, phlebotomy, medication management, administering injections, and cannulation.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute NHS trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of caring for sick patients in a variety of settings - this could be as trainee
- Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
- Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice
- Understands requirements for NMC professional Revalidation
- Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good basic level of English language demonstrated through effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to solve problems and use initiative
- Ability to develop own clinical skills and a willingness to participate in continuing professional development
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
- Basic IT skills (e.g. Microsoft packages
- Interpersonal skills - Calm - Supportive - Motivated - Professional
- Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Able to manage difficult situations
- Awareness of audit & research
- Self-motivated
- A team player
- Recognition of own limits
- Flexible working practices for Mon-Fri/ 8-6pm service
- General good health, Able to work on feet for long periods. Aware that the role can be stressful and emotional at times
Desirable
- Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Willingness to develop teaching skills
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register
- Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification
- GCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalent
Aptitudes
Essential
- Supportive
- Respectful
- Innovative
- Collaborative
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of caring for sick patients in a variety of settings - this could be as trainee
- Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
- Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice
- Understands requirements for NMC professional Revalidation
- Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good basic level of English language demonstrated through effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to solve problems and use initiative
- Ability to develop own clinical skills and a willingness to participate in continuing professional development
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
- Basic IT skills (e.g. Microsoft packages
- Interpersonal skills - Calm - Supportive - Motivated - Professional
- Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Able to manage difficult situations
- Awareness of audit & research
- Self-motivated
- A team player
- Recognition of own limits
- Flexible working practices for Mon-Fri/ 8-6pm service
- General good health, Able to work on feet for long periods. Aware that the role can be stressful and emotional at times
Desirable
- Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Willingness to develop teaching skills
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register
- Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification
- GCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalent
Aptitudes
Essential
- Supportive
- Respectful
- Innovative
- Collaborative
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
South Bristol Community Hospital
Hengrove Promenade
Bristol
BS14 0DE
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
